16 Date [2]

They decided to watch an action movie. Their seats were located on the topmost of the movie theater. And it's a double bed seat! She was stunned and amazed at the same time.

"Wow!", she uttered, mouth slightly parted.

"Amazing, right? Last time I was in a cinema was 8 years ago, with just regular seats.", he said, assisting her on their seats.

"Same.", she replied. She sat on the edge and removed her shoes before comfortably getting in position on her side. Zero did the same, putting their drinks in place and the popcorn bucket on top of his lap. He moved closer to her, settling his hand underneath her head as a pillow. She seems to be getting used to him. She leaned on his hard chest and snuggled closer to him. He smiled and moved his hand on her shoulder, holding her closer. The movie has already started. 'He smells so good! It's comforting.', she screamed inside and unconsciously sniffed his neck.

"Babe, stop that.", Zero whispered.

"What?", she innocently asked. Instead of answering her, he tilted his head and inhaled the crook of her neck. She abruptly pushed him, praying not to alert other people inside the cinema. "W-what are you doing?", she whispered under her breath.

"You did it first. Do I smell good?", he asked, teasing her. Her face turned red. She took some popcorn and shoved it in his mouth. He chuckled.

"Concentrate.", she said, seriously. He pulled her back in position as they focused on watching. They watched in silence, feeding each other with popcorn like it's already natural for them. Her eyes were glued on the screen with her mouth slightly parted as he watched her with eyes full of adoration. He is seeing a different side of her. First, she is happily cheering the characters, next thing she is clenching her fingers, pouting her lips the next second, then is about to cry happy tears. He chuckled softly. Everything about her is mesmerizing.

The bucket of popcorn was long gone and the movie was about to end. Ash was still in awe. She pouted, after a second she bit her lower lip without knowing. That alone, made his lips twitch while he's staring at her. 'You're doing it again, Ash.', he said inside, gritting his teeth. 'Relax boy, you're in a f*cking cinema!', he said repeatedly, chanting it as his mantra just to control himself from pouncing on her. Just when he was about to relax, she unconsciously ran her pink tongue on her lips. His breathing hitched and he forcefully swallowed an invisible lump in his throat making it bobbed. All of his remaining self control was thrown in a second out of the window. Her eyes widened in shock upon feeling Zero's lips pressing on hers. She was about to push him but the kiss became gentle all of a sudden, slowly kissing her, savoring her lips as his warm hand wrapped around her waist and the other softly caressing her cheek and ear. She was overwhelmed by the sensation, she slowly closed her eyes and her hands automatically encircled his neck at the same time kissing him back. Started as a slow kiss then becoming passionate, both are sucking and nibbling each other's lips. Their tongues danced with the same rhythm, both gasping for air. His lips slowly trailed her jaw down to her neck giving them both time to ease off their breathing, but simultaneously he pulled her closer and let her sit on his lap, in a straddling position. She jolted when he licked her neck as he trailed open mouth kisses on her peeking collarbone. Unconsciously, she grabbed a handful of his silky black hair as her back arched for him. He looked at her face, her eyes were closed, biting her lower lip to stop herself from moaning and he was sure that her face was red. 'Damn! She's so sexy.', he cursed inside and claimed her swollen lips back. The hand that was gripping her waist slowly found its way up, creasing the side of her breast while the other was stroking the back of her head as he deepened the kiss. She was high with different kinds of emotions popping like fireworks all over the place with different colors, it's magical. Having butterflies in her stomach but feels even better, with just his kisses and touch.

"Mmm...", she softly moaned between their kisses when he gently cupped her breast. That stirred a different kind of sensation inside her and she's loving it. She's feeling hot all over her body and where his hand touches gets even more sensitive. Abruptly shifting on top of him to get more comfortable, she accidentally bumped his forming bulge underneath his jeans. She froze.

"Don't move.", he whispered in a hoarse voice, embracing her tightly as he rested his chin over her shoulder. "You're turning me on.", he added, breathing heavily. She was stunned for a second then softly chuckle. She stroked his hair gently.

"The movie is about to end. Let me sit on my side.", she whispered, freeing herself from his tight embrace. She fixed her shirt and hair as she sat on her side. He did the same and glanced at her, held her hand like nothing happened and gave it a peck. She looked at him and both smiled. They stayed that way until the movie ended like nothing happened.

They immediately left the cinema after the movie. Ash turned on her phone then sent a message to Sam.

[Ash: Be there in 10 minutes.]

[Sam: Take your time. (wink emoji)]

[Ash: ...]

"Let me buy from that store first before we meet Sam.", she said pointing at the cake shop.

"Sure. I'll go to the restroom while you check out on the cakes. I'll be there in a few.", he replied and looked for the restroom. Ash entered the cake shop and immediately saw the blueberry cheesecake, she bought it right away. After she paid, just in time, Zero's back. They left the cake shop and stepped in the elevator then proceeded to Green Silhouette.

"Ash darling…", greeted by Sylv as soon as they entered the dress shop. She kissed her cheek.

"Aunt Slyv!", she happily replied. Sylv smiled then looked behind her. "Oh.. this is Zero; and Zero, she is Aunt Sylv; Sam's mother.", she introduces.

"Mr. Kage, we meet again.", Sylv replied, smiling.

"Indeed Mrs. Green. I didn't know that Sam is your daughter.", he said, nodding politely.

"I never expected to see you with Ash either.", said Sylv, teasing them. Zero chuckled.

"You know Aunt Sylv?", Ash asked Zero.

"We met a few years ago at a charity event.", he replied, giving her a smile.

"I see.", she said. "Oh, this is for you, Aunt.", she added, then grabbed the box of cake from Zero's hand, handing it over to Sylv.

"You don't have to, but thank you darling.", said Sylv. "Sam's waiting in the same room as yesterday.", she added.

"Thanks, Aunt.", she replied and they moved on.

"There you go.", welcomed Sam as soon as the door opened. They gave each other a cheek to cheek kiss. "Hi there, mister boyfriend!", Sam teasingly greeted Zero. Ash's face turned slightly red. "OMG! I knew it! Bullseye!", Sam said right away with her widened eyes. Zero chuckled as he removed his jacket.

"NCND. Now, can we check some of the suits for him, Ms. Green?", she said with a serious face.

"What does NCND mean? C'mon, spill the tea!", Sam said as she signaled the assistants to bring the suits.

"Neither confirm nor deny.", Zero answered on behalf of Ash, smiling. Ash already started checking on the suits in front of her leaving Sam and Zero behind.

"So, what is it? Are you two together?", Sam asked him with sparkling eyes. Zero let out a small laugh.

"What you see is what you get.", he replied then moved to where Ash is.

"Ugh! I hate you both.", Sam grunted, following behind.

Ash handed him a black 3 piece suit, a dark gray suit and the blue chalk stripe suit, all were slim fit.

"You want me to try all these?", he asked in disbelief.

"Go.", she replied. Sam laughed from behind them. He didn't say anything anymore and just went straight to change while scratching the back of his head. Ash and Sam look over some of the ties as he changes. After selecting the ties, they sat and waited on the couch. She's browsing some articles on her phone when Zero walked towards them.

"Wow!", Sam said, amazed. She stood from her seat and circled Zero. Ash looked up after hearing Sam, her eyes met Zero's gray eyes looking directly at her.

"Ahem!", she cleared her throat, put her phone down and slowly stood about a meter away from him. Scanned him from head to toe. 'He looks good in gray.', she said inside.

"How is it?", he asked as he stood facing the mirror this time.

"It suits you! You look awesome!", Sam answered.

"It does. You look good in gray.", she replied, nodding her head. He smiled.

"I look good in everything.", he said, grinning. She rolled her eyes. "Let me try the black one.", he suggested, then grabbed the suit.

"Your mister boyfriend is freaking hot! Hooh! I can't take this.", Sam said, fanning her face with her hand. She laughed.

"You're exaggerating.", she said, still smiling.

After a few minutes, Zero emerged from the changing room wearing all black. Sam and Ash mouth agape upon seeing him. Sam diverted her eyes from Zero to Ash and she laughed. Ash was intently looking at Zero with her lips slightly parted. She was hypnotized. Her heart skipped a beat. He looks magnificent in that black suit and she cannot tear her eyes away from him. Sam signaled Zero to come closer in front of Ash. He did. He stood so close in front of her and lifted his hand, giving a soft pinch on her chin.

"You're drooling, babe.", he whispered, letting a smirk form on his lips. Her face turned beet red. She swallowed and averted her gaze to Sam. Sam cannot hold back anymore, she laughed out loud with one hand holding her tummy. Her face turned even redder.

"Go and change to your casual clothes. No need to try the other one.", she said after turning back to him. She pushed him back to the changing room. Zero let out a laugh and went back inside the changing room.

"Enough.", she told Sam.

"I'm sorry. I just love your stunned look. It's phenomenal!", Sam replied, still laughing. "Admit it. Your heart skipped.", Sam teased.

"Whatever!", she angrily said. 'He will be the death of me. My poor heart.', she cried inside.

In the end, Zero let her choose the best suit for him and obviously the black one. She paid for it even if Zero insisted on paying, she immediately denied. She reasoned it as a gift to him which the latter had no choice but to accept.

"I'll see you in the office on Monday, Sam.", she said before leaving.

"Yup. Take care, both of you.", Sam replied, giving her a kiss on the cheek and waving her hand to Zero. He just nodded.

"Aunt Sylv, we're going.", she said as she kissed her cheeks too.

"You both take care, darling.", Sylv said, smiling.

"We'll visit again, Mrs. Green.", Zero said to Sylv.

"Just call me Sylv.", Sylv replied.

"Then please call me Zero.", he insisted.

"Alright, Zero.", Sylv said, smiling.

"Then, if you'll excuse us, we'll go ahead.", he said politely. They both left the mall after that.

"You'll be having dinner at your parents house right?", Zero asked while driving her home. They were currently waiting at the stop light.

"Yeah.", she briefly answered.

"Will you be okay?", he asked, full of concern.

"Hmm. I can't say yes but I'll manage.", she said with a fake smile. He turned to face her and tucked some strands of hair on her ear.

"Call me if anything happens, okay?", he said softly. She glanced at him and nodded while smiling. He then continued to drive until they reached JKL Suites.

"My driver will be here in a minute, you can go inside.", he said, undoing his seatbelt then hers. He jumped off the car and swiftly opened her door.

"Nice! Thank you.", she said.

"Oh, there's my car.", he said, signaling the driver to just park behind Ash's car. "Go, get inside.", he said again. She looked at him, she smiled and suddenly tiptoed, pulled him by his shirt and gave him a kiss. It's just a brief kiss. He was surprised but he loved it.

"Bye.", she said, entered the building while he just stood there smiling like an idiot.